The Alexander Patent Racquet Company as they were known back in 1926 produced two flag ship models, The Cressy and The Lismore.
This is the earliest example of an Alexander racquet we have seen which clearly shows the patented laminated timber construction. Additionally, the shoulders have been made stronger via a lamination which keeps the wedge in position.
Very high quality workmanship is displayed throughout including timber plugs to hide the screw holding the wedge in place. This example has a leather grip which looks like an after thought as it runs past the normal grip length as if hiding a grooved wooden grip. Yet, trying to peek under the grip seemingly doesn’t reveal the expected finish. Maybe this is a later, early 1930’s model but the graphics treatment by this stage were much more sophisticated.
We know Cressy was a town, and so is Lismore, yet the connection to Lismore at this point remains a mystery.
Rod
May 17th, 2010 at 1:50 am
Hello Rod,
I recently purchased a alexander tennis racket. I would like to know the age. On one side it says Alexander and on the other it says Marathon. It also has the name Maureen Brant etched into the side if that means anything to you. By it’s decorations I would have judged it to be designed in the 30’s. If you know of the age I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
James.